Network Management Strategies for the CIO
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An advanced switch port mapper: Solarwinds User Device Tracker
A new switch port mapper can find any device plugged into a network, track when it was last connected or send an alert when it reconnects. News
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Enterprise network testing: Best practices for developing a test lab
Enterprise network testing can minimize IT service outages, yet developing a test lab can bring up various issues. Knowing best practices for running a test facility is imperative. Book Chapter
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Wireshark
Wireshark is an open source tool for analyzing packets and profiling network traffic. Such a tool is often referred to as a sniffer. Definition
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Enterasys offers remote network management via Facebook and Twitter
Enterasys Networks introduces remote network management via enterprise social media. Is network management via Twitter and Facebook revolutionary or a marketing gimmick? News
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Interop 2011: Should enterprises invest in network testing equipment?
At Interop 2011, network testing equipment vendors are taking aim at enterprises. As virtualization complicates the network, do testing vendors have a point? Fast Packet
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A new Cisco network management strategy: Cisco Prime
Cisco Prime, the new Cisco network management strategy and brand, comes with lots of promises about interconnected management products alongside hardware and support services. News
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Network path analysis aids firewall management, troubleshooting
Athena PathFinder's network path analysis capabilities can show how firewall, router and switch configurations affect packet flow through a network. News
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Cloud-based networking hardware: Coming to a wiring closet near you?
Cloud-based networking hardware has gained traction in the wireless LAN market, but now vendors are developing wired network devices that are cloud-managed, too. Will cloud-based network infrastructure fill up your wiring closets? News
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Using network management tools to catch mistakes of non-engineers
Sometimes the biggest network disasters are caused by non-engineers doing things they shouldn't. Network management tools, including network monitoring, configuration management and network discovery software can help you clean up someone else's mess... News
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Networking outlook 2011: Network virtualization, wireless, security
Leading analysts share their predictions for top networking trends in 2011, including data center networks, wireless LANs, network security and network management. News